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DEBORAH SILVER BASIE ROCKS! @ BIRDLAND SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
21.06.2025 Billboard chart-topping and best-selling vocalist Deborah Silver has done it again debuting at #1 on the Current Traditional Jazz Album Sales chart and #12 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Albums chart with her brand new album Basie Rocks! (Green Hill Productions) featuring the legendary Count Basie Orchestra making Basie Rocks! the highest debut for this week's Billboard Traditional Jazz chart. read more

Guitarist/Composer Tony Davis to release new recording
21.06.2025 Jessamine is the name of the street I grew up on, and this album is a symbolic return to that origin point—a musical homecoming. The songs are like keepsakes gathered along life's journey—echoes of memories, influences, people, places, and transformative experiences that have shaped me. read more

New Collection of Songs from NYC Saxophonist and Composer Dave Anderson
21.06.2025 In Lieu of Flowers, the new album by composer and saxophonist Dave Anderson's New York-based quartet, pays tribute to inspirations here and gone, while reflecting on the ways people honor those who shape our lives. The new collection of songs pays homage to jazz luminaries Wayne Shorter and Maria Schneider, while also honoring the lasting influence of music educators and personal inspirations in Anderson's life and family. In Lieu of Flowers will be released on May 20 by LABEL 1 Records. read more

Aug. 29 – Miguel Zenón releases his first-ever live album 'Vanguardia Subterránea
21.06.2025 Alto saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón is a MacArthur laureate, a Guggenheim fellow, a Doris Duke Artist, and in 2024 he won a Grammy Award for El Arte del Bolero, Vol. 2. On August 29, 2025, the pioneering artist takes another step forward in his remarkable career as he releases his first-ever live album, Vanguardia Subterránea along with his longstanding quartet featuring pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Hans Glawischnig, and drummer Henry Cole. read more

Liona Boyd and Mark Masri Breathe New Life Into Everly Brothers Classic With Radiant Rendition of "Bye Bye Love"
20.06.2025 Legendary classical guitarist and Canadian music icon Liona Boyd has teamed up with acclaimed tenor Mark Masri for a heartfelt new rendition of the timeless Everly Brothers hit, "Bye Bye Love." Available now, the song blends nostalgic warmth with a vibrant new arrangement that showcases the distinct artistry of both performers. read more

We, The People - Nick Finzer & The Jazz Orchestra
20.06.2025 Trombonist, composer, and bandleader Nick Finzer is proud to announce the release of his first full-length big band album, The Jazz Orchestra Volume 1, on August 22, 2025. Featuring an all-star lineup of New York's finest rising star jazz musicians, the album pays tribute to the rich history of the jazz orchestra while offering a fresh, contemporary voice in the large ensemble tradition. read more

"GLIMPSE," Vocalist/Songwriter JENNIFER LEE's Glittering Collection of Mostly Originals
20.06.2025 For GLIMPSE, the newest album by JENNIFER LEE, the multi-faceted singer and songwriter once again teams up with master guitarist PETER SPRAGUE to record an album of hip, mostly original songs. GLIMPSE is Lee's fourth album as a leader. It follows Jaywalkin' (2003), Quiet Joy (2009), and My Shining Hour (2018). read more

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The Columbia Pike Blues Festival Brings D.C. Community Together
10.06.2025 Now in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is an electrifying summer celebration that brings together music, community, and culture to the heart of Arlington's most vibrant corridor. This festival is the largest blues festival in the D.C. metropolitan area. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in partnership with Arlington Arts, the festival shines a spotlight on the phenomenal musical talent of Washington D.C. while honoring the rich diversity and lively spirit of the local Arlington, Virginia area. read more

Sol Roots performs an award winning blend of funk, soul, blues, and jazz for Westminster DC concert series
23.05.2025 On Monday May 26, a special Sol Roots band formation performs at "Blue Monday Concert Series" at Westminster D.C. This will be a special Memorial Day evening concert. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more

Sol Roots band with guest David B. Cole perform in Falls Church, Virginia
06.05.2025 On Thursday May 8, the Sol Roots Band with guest David B.Cole perform a special concert of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul and R&B, upbeat jazz, and hypnotic rhythms at JV's Music Room located in Falls Church, Virginia. Hailed as a fierce guitarist and soulful vocalist, Sol Roots has toured around the world with many musical legends. His monthly residency concerts at the legendary JV's Music Room in Northern Virginia feature an array of special guest appearances of world-class performers. read more

"Which Way Do We Go?" - the new album from Brandon Santini
11.04.2025 Recorded in his former hometown of Memphis, TN, Which Way Do We Go?' showcases Santini at his most authentic, weaving deeply personal songs written during the pandemic and its aftermath into a tapestry of raw emotion and masterful musicianship. read more

world music news

The debut Ep of Sekvoya, Serbian band produced by Zero Nove Nove
04.06.2025 "Snake Charmer", which is the title of the debut single by the Serbian born band Sekvoya, intertwines eastern melodies with western arrangements and, by mixing traditional sounds with modern rhythms, creates a unique and timeless fusion of Anatolian Rock, Psychedelia, and World Music. read more

A Love Letter to the Wanderers - al andar - New Album Release by Holly Holden
22.05.2025 British singer with international focus, Holly Holden, is set to release the 8-track album "al andar" on 11th July 2025. The album launch concert will take place at Folklore in London on 17th July 2025. This Spanish and English album includes collaborations with some of the absolute top musicians from London's Latin American music scene: read more

Edson Natale & Paulo Brandão - Ruidagem, a garagem das sete lembranças
25.04.2025 For nearly ten years, Brazilian musicians and sound artists Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão have been quietly crafting something extraordinary—an immersive exploration of how everyday noises shape our lives. Their ambitious project, rooted in the concept of ruídos afetivos (affective noise), weaves together sound, memory, and storytelling through an album and a companion book, set to launch in tandem. The Genesis: A Sonic Archive of the Everyday read more

Out May 30 - Dickson and Familiar 'All the Light of Our Sphere'
15.04.2025 What happens when a cutting-edge klezmer artist and a former rock musician come together to make music? The extraordinary electro-acoustic sound showcased on All the Light of Our Sphere, the new album by clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar. Due May 30, 2025 on the Sounds Familiar label, read more


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